Man fighting for life after being shot at a home in Dandenong

A MAN is fighting for his life after being shot at a home in Melbourne's outer east.

The 31-year-old Dandenong man suffered life-threatening injuries after the 1.20pm confrontation at the Brady St property.

Police would not reveal the reason for the shooting but said two men, a 42-year-old from Dandenong and a 49-year-old from Rowville, were assisting Armed Crime Taskforce detectives with their inquiries.

Victoria Police spokeswoman Leading Senior Constable Julie-Anne Newman said officers did not believe the shooting was related to outlaw motorcycle gangs and would not confirm if the men were known to each other or police.

The victim was taken to The Alfred hospital.

Ambulance spokesman Ray Rowe said the man was shot in the upper body.

He said MICA paramedics treated him for 30 minutes before he was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or log on to www.crimestoppers.com.au.